gumbo
4 synonyms for gumbo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thick soup or stew from Louisiana, typically made with stock, meat or shellfish, okra, and vegetables.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gumbo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seafood gumbo
bowl of gumbo
Etymology
From Louisiana French gombo, likely via Louisiana Creole, ultimately from a Kimbundu word for okra.
Full origin of gumbo →Frequently asked questions
What does “gumbo” mean?
The word “gumbo” means a thick soup or stew from Louisiana, typically made with stock, meat or shellfish, okra, and vegetables. In plain terms, a hearty Louisiana stew, or another name for the okra plant it's often made with.
How do you pronounce “gumbo”?
“Gumbo” is pronounced GUHM-boh (/ˈɡʌm.boʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gumbo” in a sentence?
Here is “gumbo” used in a sentence: “She made a seafood gumbo with shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage.”
What part of speech is “gumbo”?
“Gumbo” is a noun.
Where does the word “gumbo” come from?
The word “gumbo” comes from French. From Louisiana French gombo, likely via Louisiana Creole, ultimately from a Kimbundu word for okra.
How many meanings does “gumbo” have?
“Gumbo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick soup or stew from Louisiana, typically made with stock, meat or shellfish, okra, and vegetables.
